Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first African and the first woman to serve in the WTO’s top post. But she faces formidable challenges.
The Balkans in the New Decade: Regional Opportunities Ahead
The Balkans’ most valuable regional asset lies in the young, progressive, educated population. It can become the catalyst for the transformation of the region.
“Compact with Africa”: A Critical Assessment
The Compact with Africa started off in the wrong way. High time to warn about the wrong course.
A Marriage of Development and Demography
Why every country needs an economic demography transition strategy.
In Charts: Global Poverty
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring global poverty, those affected and the challenges they face.
How the World Bank Mismanaged the Reconstruction of Afghanistan
Vast inflows of donor cash, intended to bring about reconstruction, may instead have added significantly to Afghanistan’s corruption problems.
Mapping Social Cohesion in Asia
How does cohesion develop in Asian societies? And which factors determine its strength?
Family Genealogies
Scott Tong travels to China with his mother to track down their family history.
Discovering My Grandmother’s School
Scott Tong returns to China to find his grandmother’s old school in Nanchang.
Message to BJP: Include the Poor and Elderly
To move India forward, Narendra Modi and his BJP must follow a new script – protecting the poor and more accountability.